Exploring Northern Ireland and Dublin

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Start your Ireland vacation package when you land in Dublin and pick up your rental car. Your first two nights will be in Belfast, about a two-hour drive north from Dublin Airport. Enjoy admission to the Titanic Belfast Experience- located right in the heart of Belfast, beside the historic site of this world-famous ship's construction. Housed in an iconic six...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
    • Titanic Belfast
    • Giant's Causeway Admission
    • Christ Church Cathedral (self-guided tour)

What's this trip about?

    Start your Ireland vacation package when you land in Dublin and pick up your rental car. Your first two nights will be in Belfast, about a two-hour drive north from Dublin Airport. Enjoy admission to the Titanic Belfast Experience- located right in the heart of Belfast, beside the historic site of this world-famous ship's construction. Housed in an iconic six-floor building, this state-of-the-art visitor experience features nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the City and people which made her. Fly through the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.  From Belfast, travel north to the magnificent Antrim coast where you will visit Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, formed from a volcanic eruption almost 60 million years ago. Continue to Derry where you'll find a wealth of history paired with incredible scenery. Explore the Free Derry Corner and learn the stories that go along with this historical landmark. Visit St. Columb's Cathedral, the Millenium Forum and the Grianan of Aileach. Enjoy a night in Enniskillen where you will enjoy small-town vibes, a unique character and an abundance of activities to do. You'll find charming stores and local restaurants to visit. Take a trip to the Crom Castle, Belleek Pottery or the Marble Arch Caves. Complete your travels to Ireland in Dublin, the vibrant capital city of Ireland, where you have included admission to the stunning Christ Church Cathedral. Admire the architecture of Trinity College, savor a pint of Guinness at the Storehouse and don't forget to do some souvenir shopping along Grafton Street.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDublin
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Derry
  • Dublin
  • London
  • Londonderry

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
    • Manual rental car for duration
    • 2 nights in Belfast at the Stormont Hotel or similar
    • Admission to the Titanic Belfast Experience
    • Admission to Giant's Causeway
    • 2 nights in Derry at the Everglades Hotel or similar
    • 1 night in Enniskillen at the Lough Erne Resort
    • 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
    • Admission to Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin
    • Breakfast Daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dublin!

Pick up your rental car at the airport and take off to your first accommodation in Belfast.You'll be here for two nights so you can enjoy a traditional Irish dinner at the hotel one night and venture out to explore the city of Belfast the other.

Day 2 Belfast

Take advantage of your included admission to the Titanic Belfast experience today. This is a self-guided tour so you can explore at your own pace; take part in the 3D experience where you can tour the ship!

Day 3 Belfast - Derry

Use your included admission to Giant's Causeway this morning. This natural wonder will take your breath away!

Head to Derry for your next two nights. The drive will take you just under two hours. Enjoy the rest of the day in Derry at leisure. Take a walk across Peace Bridge and enjoy views of the River Foyle or shop the homemade wares at the popular Craft Village!

Day 4 Derry

Derry is a city bursting with history! Be sure to explore the Derry City Walls and the Bloody Sunday Memorial.

Visit the neo-gothic Guildhall and explore the extensive visitor center, or explore the St. Columb's Cathedral, whose silhouette dominates the city skyline.

Day 5 Derry - Enniskillen

Next, take the drive to in Enniskillen where you will stay for one night. This drive will take you a little under two hours from Derry.

You will be situated between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne. 

Day 6 Enniskillen - Dublin

When you leave Enniskillen you are going to take the drive to the capital city of Dublin! The drive is about 2 hours but when you arrive you will not be disappointed. 

Day 7 Dublin

While in Dublin, there are a few must-see sites including Trinity College, home of the famous Book of Kells, Temple Bar, and of course, the Guinness Factory. Dublin has a vibrant atmosphere, so wander the cobblestone streets and discover all it has to offer! Don't forget to use your included admission to Christ Church Cathedral.

Day 8 Depart Dublin

Today you will head back to America. ˇYou'll have a short drive to Dublin Airport so you'll be able to relax and not feel as rushed as you prepare to depart Ireland.

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